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Social Security raises benefits 3.6% for 2027 and lifts the payroll tax ceiling to $192,300

The increase reaches 76 million people in January. Workers see a higher taxable maximum, and the earnings test limits rise to $25,560 and $67,920.

November 3, 2026 · 3 min read